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[magnush]

Well, it's not 100% complete. A second harddrive and a w-is missing but it's up and running.

Chassi: Antec Fusion v1
Mobo: MSI - Socket AM2 - mATX 690G (K9AGM2-FIH) - VGA / PCI-E / Audio / Gblan
Memory: 1Gb
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz / 2x512kB Socket AM2
DVD RW: Sony NEC Optiarc Intern IDE AD-5170 DVD±RW 18x - Silver
HDD: 1x 160Gb
TV-Card: Hauppauge PVR-150
Remote: Happauge 45 button
Software: MP 0.2.2.0

 

[Ciruz]

Nice specs but how does it look Have you had any trouble with the PVR 150

Pictures if you can please.

Mark

 

[Geon106]

Very nice specs for a HTPC! looks more like a gaming system lol. What sort of TV are you using? I.e, CRT/LCD/HD LCD, 21"/28"/32" etc etc etc?

 

[magnush]

Thanks for the replies guys.

The PVR worked like a charm when i realized that the audio drivers wasn't correctly installed when i installed the drivers on the CD for the motherboard.
Before that i had to return a motherboard that wasn't working

Unfortunately I'm stuck with an old fashioned 28" but when my other hobbies stops draining me on money i'll get a HD-something.

My main goal with the HTPC was to replace the old VCR. No more VHS cassettes that migth or might not be ok.

 

[Ciruz]

That looks Great! I built my HTPC on budget but if not then that case would be mine

Just noticed the 2 case fans, how much noise is that chucking out?

Mark

 

[OgdenP]

Those fans are likely the same that I have in the Antec NSK2400. On their lowest setting (and they don't need to be any higher with a processor of that size), they are quite acceptably quiet.

 

[magnush]

Those fans are likely the same that I have in the Antec NSK2400. On their lowest setting (and they don't need to be any higher with a processor of that size), they are quite acceptably quiet.

Correct. The only fan that makes some noise is the CPU fan. I'm going to disconnect it to see if the 2x120mm fans is sufficient.

The lid isn't fastened securely (i removed it for you) so some sound escapes that way and when completely finished it will be placed behind glass doors as well.

 

[petsa]

Hi Magnush,

I've got a similar setup as you do, see https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/my_htpc_project_parts_and_config-t28118.html.

I replaced the stock cooler with Mini Ninja and it works perfectly. With some Arctic Silver I get an idle temp of 25 degrees with lid on but in "free air" (27 when I put it into its place under the TV).

/Peter